ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH FIGS
An Exquisite Dish. Nice way to use those fresh picked figs.Great on a bed of white rice or mashed potatoes and a fresh green green salad. Fresh figs contain ficin, a proteolytic (protein-breaking) enzyme similar to papain in papayas and bromelin in fresh pineapple. Proteolytic enzymes split long-chain protein molecules into smaller units, which is why they help tenderize meat. Ficin is most effective at about 140-160°F, the temperature at which stews simmer, and it will continue to work after you take the stew off the stove until the food cools down. Making this a good leftover meal. Temperatures higher than 160°F inactivate ficin; canned figs-which have been exposed to very high heat in processing-will not tenderize meat. Both fresh and dried figs contain pectin, which dissolves when you cook the figs, making them softer.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Oranges
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Marinade figs in Grand Marnier for about an hour.
- Butterfly pork loin lengthwise.
- Season with thyme, salt and pepper.
- Put figs end to end down center of opened pork loin.
- Close up and tie securely.
- Heat left over marinade, brown sugar and marmalade in micro to melt.
- Season outside of pork with salt and pepper and spread in marinade.
- Bake and baste in a 350-degree oven about 1 hour 10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 155 degrees.
- Remove and cool.
- Cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices, each showing a cut fig in the center.
- Do not over cook.
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Malak Irshad
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pork loin was so tender and the figs were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Charlotte Pierre
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with fewer figs.
Md Nabibur Rahman
[email protected]The pork loin was a little dry, but the figs were delicious. I think next time I will try brining the pork loin before roasting it.
marvel akinyi
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the pork loin and the figs. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Neon Kim
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the figs were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Sujon Prodhan
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the figs were a great complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Rana Emmi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pork loin was so tender and the figs were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Shaun Ahmed Xr
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with fewer figs.
Shube Omar
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the pork loin and the figs. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Wehzings Wehzings
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the figs were a great complement. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Bankole tope
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The pork loin was so tender and the figs were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Lucario YT
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the figs were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Armin Maruofi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with fewer figs.
Lorraine Martinez
[email protected]The pork loin was a little dry, but the figs were delicious. I think next time I will try brining the pork loin before roasting it.
Gase Malinda
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the pork loin and the figs. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Noah Davis
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the figs were a great complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Adnan Sajjad
[email protected]Loved the combination of pork and figs! The crispy skin on the pork was amazing. The sauce was also delicious.
Ferdows Kakar
[email protected]Roasted pork loin with figs was a hit! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the figs added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.